Category Archives: Local News

Temperature Swings Normal for February
(Undated) -- The current forecast calls for highs today in the mid-50s and 60s for Friday, a wild swing from last week when we had a "Cold Weather Advisory" in effect. Illinois State Climatologist, Tr...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2025

Robinson Chamber Tax Workshop set for Next Week
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business owners to its upcoming "Small Business Tax Workshop." Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says the workshop wi...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2025

Several Names Added to the Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. On Wednesday, Levi Smothers was booked on two counts of Failure to Appear. Brian Bray was booked into the...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2025

Interest in "Backyard Chickens" Increases
(Undated) -- Egg prices are predicted to increase by forty-one percent this year, according to a report released this week by the Agriculture Department. That has some looking to start harvesting thei...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2025

Bell Stolen in Vincennes Sold for Scrap in Newton
(Vincennes, IN) -- A stolen church bell has landed an area man behind bars. Knox County Sheriff's Deputies arrested forty-two-year-old Travis Heath Tuesday. Court documents show that on February 6th, ...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2025

Illinois Predator Poachers Tip Leads to Arrest of McIntosh on Child Porn Charges
(Undated) -- Additional information has been released about the Monday arrest of Jeffery McIntosh. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, they received a tip from the "Illinois Predator Poa...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2025

Enterprise Zone Informational Meetings Set for March
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Community Involvement Committee will host a series of Enterprise Zone informational meetings. Organizers say this will be a great opportunity to learn more about the E...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2025

LTC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline is Saturday
(Undated) -- The application deadline for LTC Foundation Scholarships is fast approaching. That was LTC Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde. Forde says to apply for the Foundation...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2025

Trio Sentenced to Time in the IDOC During February 10th Court Appearances
(Undated) -- A trio of individuals were sentenced to time in the IDOC during February 10th Crawford County Court appearances. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Amanda Scott w...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2025

Darling Sentenced on Forgery Charges
(Undated) -- The Crawford County State's Attorney's office is reporting the sentencing of Angel Darling during a February 21st court appearance. Darling was sentenced to three years in the IDOC on a C...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2025 10-09-24 Angel Darling- FAILURE TO APPEAR - PROBATION VIOLATION